Bachelor of
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)

Overview

Prevent Crime. Promote justice. With a focus on professional practice and criminal law, learn the skills and knowledge to contribute towards reducing and controlling crime problems that face contemporary society.

Criminology is the scientific study of crime and responses to crime. In preparation for your career as a criminologist, you'll study criminological theory, criminal justice, criminological research methods, global security, criminal law and professional practice in criminology, and criminal justice.

As a criminologist, you'll understand the operations and effectiveness of Australian and international criminal justice systems, and the nature of crime and deviance. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to contribute towards preventing and controlling crime problems that face contemporary society.

Graduates of criminology and criminal justice are sought after in the public and private sectors, advising on evidence-based crime control policies, developing corporate risk management strategies and working in global companies to better manage growing transnational crime problems, including cyber crime.

Program highlights

Program highlights

The program has four years of professional practice built into the program, with deep engagement with industry partners including Queensland Police Service, Queensland Corrective Services, Australian Federal Policing, Sentencing Commission and many more.

The only undergraduate degree in criminology in the world that has three years of law courses built into the program.

The only four year, embedded honours program in criminology in Australia giving students guaranteed honours giving you an edge in the graduate market place.

Learn from award winning academics and cutting-edge researchers who will expose you to unique, first-hand perspectives and connect you with industry exposure.

1 in Australia for social sciences and humanities

CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2020

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

Lectures

Tutorials

Work placements

Overseas study

Research experience

Fieldwork

Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Police officer

Legal practitioner

Security consultant

Risk assessor

Court officer

Case manager

Forensic specialist

“Throughout the degree, opportunities to undertake volunteer work, placements, and internships are plentiful. I have worked alongside the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Government, professional researchers, and within the court system.”

Jack Milts

Current student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)

“I am passionate about giving students insight into the operations of our courts and criminal justice system... I bring a broad range of experience about the law and careers in the criminal justice system.”

His Honour Judge Orazio Rinaudo AM

Chief Magistrate, Queensland, Judge of the District Court, UQ Adjunct Professor in Criminology

“As a member of the Police Senior Executive Leadership group and an Adjunct Professor at UQ, I create opportunities for staff and students to get involved in a wide range of high priority projects.”

Peter Martin

Commissioner of Corrections, Queensland Corrective Services

“Every time someone asks me about my course, I instantly respond with ‘I love it!’... All teaching staff I have come into contact with really care and are invested in providing the best education possible for students.”

Kiara McAlpine

Current student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)

“Throughout the degree, opportunities to undertake volunteer work, placements, and internships are plentiful. I have worked alongside the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Government, professional researchers, and within the court system.”

Jack Milts

Current student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)

“I am passionate about giving students insight into the operations of our courts and criminal justice system... I bring a broad range of experience about the law and careers in the criminal justice system.”

His Honour Judge Orazio Rinaudo AM

Chief Magistrate, Queensland, Judge of the District Court, UQ Adjunct Professor in Criminology

“As a member of the Police Senior Executive Leadership group and an Adjunct Professor at UQ, I create opportunities for staff and students to get involved in a wide range of high priority projects.”

Peter Martin

Commissioner of Corrections, Queensland Corrective Services

“Every time someone asks me about my course, I instantly respond with ‘I love it!’... All teaching staff I have come into contact with really care and are invested in providing the best education possible for students.”

Kiara McAlpine

Current student, Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Entry score threshold

OP

Rank

IB

8

84

30

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2020. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Fees and Scholarships

Government assistance

Financial aid

Indicative annual fee

AUD $34,208

Indicative annual fee 2020

This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).

If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.

Centrelink support

Indicative annual fee

AUD $7,268

Indicative annual fee 2020 Commonwealth supported place

This indicative annual fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units over two semesters).

Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses and their unit value. The Australian Government indexes fees each year.